Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Mid-Season Offensive Update

Let’s take a look at the Rays’ offensive output at the first half of the season, and compare it to each of the previous two seasons — 2014 when they posted a disappointing 77-85 record, and 2013 when they made their last postseason appearance.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Nathan Karns Pitches and Hits Rays to a 1-0 Win

Tampa Bay Rays hurler Nathan Karns hit a solo shot on Tuesday which accounted for the only run in a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. A visibly sick Karns and five relievers combined for a four-hitter, as the Rays snapped their two game skid, and improved to 48-48 on the season.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Fall to the Worst Team in Baseball, 5-3

There’s not a lot to say about today – it was not pretty.

– Rays manager Kevin Cash